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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,945.14, 45,464.32 and 17,837.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,945.14, 45,464.32 and 17,837.82 is: 24,616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,945.14 : 45,464.32 = 17,837.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,945.14/45,464.32 = 17,837.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,945.14x = 45,464.32 × 17,837.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,945.14x = 810,984,356.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,984,356.58/32,945.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,616.21

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